Note: Our District Administration Offices are located in the Floyd C. Fretz Middle School building. The main entrance is located at the left side of the school building.

About BASD

The Bradford Area School District is a mid sized, rural and suburban public school district located in north central Pennsylvania. The district encompasses approximately 250 square miles. It serves the City of Bradford, Borough of Lewis Run, Bradford Township, Corydon Township, Foster Township and Lafayette Township in McKean County, Pennsylvania. According to 2000 federal census data it serves a resident population of 21,772. The Bradford Area School District provides Pre-K to 12 educational services to 2,500 pupils through the employment of 200 teachers, 124 full-time and part-time support personnel, and 15 administrators.

Vision, Mission & Belief Statements

Our vision is to educate for success, foster collaboration, and inspire excellence among students, school, family, and community.

Our Mission: By creating a supportive environment Along with rigorous school programs, Students will reach individualized Diverse goals and potentials.

Our Belief Statements:

We believe… 1. In providing an engaging, positive, nurturing and safe learning environment for all children. 2. All students will have access to rigorous educational opportunities. 3. Our educational program will prepare students to become responsible contributing members of society. 4. In the accountability of the school, students, home, and community. 5. In developing critical thinkers across all content areas. 6. In mastery or success for all students. 7. It is our responsibility to reach all children. 8. In a community of collaboration. 9. In preparing students for post-secondary opportunities, careers, and leadership roles.